Lakemore, OH vs Waynesburg, OH

Waynesburg is moderately more affordable than Lakemore, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Lakemore scores 77 compared to 67 for Waynesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakemore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakemore is $1,073/month compared to $866/month in Waynesburg — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesburg is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $143,700.

Median household income in Lakemore is $54,836 compared to $45,938 in Waynesburg (+19.4%). While Lakemore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lakemore spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.6% in Waynesburg.